Atty. Harriet Brown

Atty. Harriet Brown

Harriet Brown is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, probate and 4 other areas of law. Harriet received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Harriet Brown at a glance

Harriet Brown is a Member based in Santa Cruz, California, practicing at Harriet Brown, Attorney at Law. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, adoption, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1972) and California (1975). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Illinois B.A. (—). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Harriet Brown is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, probate and 4 other areas of law
  • Harriet received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Harriet practices at Harriet Brown, Attorney at Law in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Harriet Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harriet Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Harriet Brown is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Harriet Brown is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Adoption

Harriet Brown is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Harriet Brown is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Cruz are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Harriet Brown

Where is Harriet Brown's law office located?
Harriet Brown's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. The firm is Harriet Brown, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harriet Brown handle?
Harriet Brown focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, adoption, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Harriet Brown practiced law?
Harriet Brown has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Harriet Brown go to law school?
Harriet Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (—).
How can I contact Harriet Brown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law
- 1972
University of Illinois B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1972
California
Admitted: 1975

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